Wade Deacon achieves higest ever GCSE results 12:03, Aug 21 2008
Wade Deacon High School’s head boy, Ben Williams helped to set the standard as the school achieves its best ever GCSE results. more
Firefighters tackle rubbish fire in Saltney 11:48, Aug 21 2008
FIRE fighters from Deeside and Chester were called to a blaze in River Lane, Saltney, just after 8pm last night (Wednesday). more
Disused garage gets nod for health centre Aug 21 2008
PATIENTS are a step closer to getting their long-awaited health centre at Scholar Green after planning chiefs approved proposals to convert a disused petrol station and garage. more
Wait is over for North Shropshire pupils 09:33, Aug 21 2008
THE wait is over for hundreds of school children across North Shropshire today (Thursday) as GCSE results are published. more
World Cup winner to be special guest at Arley 09:27, Aug 21 2008
ENGLAND legend Jack Charlton OBE will be the special guest speaker at Arley Hall and Gardens later this year, as the stately home hosts an evening of non-stop entertainment. more
Rock School to start new term 16:24, Aug 20 2008
THE borough council’s popular School of Rock is back for a new term next month. more
Drunk moped rider disqualified from driving 15:38, Aug 20 2008
A 17-YEAR-OLD from Greenbank was caught drink driving by police after a female friend let him ride her moped in exchange for a can of lager, magistrates heard. more
Survey highlights student skills famine 13:45, Aug 20 2008
DESPITE record A-levels, too many school and college leavers have poor basic skills, according to a Forum of Private Business survey. more
Climate change ideas could win £40,000 13:45, Aug 20 2008
HALTON entrepreneurs could win £40,000 for climate change tackling ideas at the Shell Springboard Awards. more
Bus fare hike across Shropshire 12:02, Aug 20 2008
BUS fares are to go up in towns across Shropshire, with council bosses blaming a hike in fuel costs. more